Tesla electric pickup gets “Blade Runner” nod: Now what will it look like?

Tesla Model 3 design prototype - reveal event - March 2016Tesla CEO Elon Musk has set a date for a first look at the locked-in design of the California company’s upcoming electric pickup truck. The reveal will happen Nov. 21, near the SpaceX facility (and Tesla’s Design Center) in Hawthorne, California. Musk noted in a tweet accompanying the announcement that the day was “strangely…
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EGEB: Kentucky’s new Democratic governor still backs coal, more

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

  • Kentucky elected Democrat Andy Beshear yesterday as their new governor. What’s his stance on green energy?
  • Australia’s main grid reaches 50% green energy for the first time.
  • Bristol becomes the first city in the UK to ban diesel vehicles.

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Tesla Cybertruck pickup: What to expect — podcast

The Tesla Cybertruck pickup has an official release date now, and we take a look at what to expect on November 21 at the unveiling in this special episode of the Electrek Podcast.

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Add Nomad’s wireless smartphone charger to your Model 3 for $80 (Reg. $130), more

We’ve partnered with Nomad to offer Electrek readers its Wireless Charger for Model 3 at $79.95 shipped when promo code ELECTREK20 is applied during checkout. As a comparison, it typically goes for $130 before dropping to $100 today. Our discount delivers a new all-time low. We’re big fans of this Qi charging pad, which delivers quick charging speeds wirelessly. It sports a sleek design, which integrates directly into your car’s dashboard. Learn more in our hands-on review. More Green Deals below.

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Elon Musk: Tesla will increase Model S/X battery pack capacity with new Plaid mode version

Elon Musk confirmed Tesla will release a new biggest battery pack capacity for Model S and Model X with the new Plaid mode version coming next year. more…

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NIU reveals new 44 MPH electric scooters and a 28 MPH electric bicycle

NIU has an extensive line of popular electric scooters, but that hasn’t stopped the company from innovating even further.

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